Definition of feel
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality
She felt the fabric to see if it was wool.
b
: to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles)
He felt a sudden pain in his leg.
2a
: to undergo passive experience of
continually felt the resentment of his competitors
b
: to have one's sensibilities markedly affected by
felt the insult deeply
3
: to ascertain by cautious trial
—usually used with out feeling out the sentiments of their neighbors on the subject of school improvements
4a
: to be aware of by instinct or inference
feel trouble brewing
5
US slang
: to understand (someone) : to know how (someone) feels
Yeah, I feel you on that. I fall asleep every time I'm in the car as well.— Scott Sugarman When you buckle your chinstrap up, it's with a purpose, dog! Do you feel me?— Eric Berry
1a
: to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation
lost the ability to feel in his fingertips
b
: to search for something by using the sense of touch
She felt in her purse for her keys.
2a
: to be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, or physical condition
I feel sick.
b
: to have a marked sentiment or opinion
feels strongly about it
3
: seem
it feels like spring today
4
: to have sympathy or pity
I feel for you
feel like
: to have an inclination for
feel like a walk?
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nounDefinition of feel (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of feel was before the 12th century
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